In the 1995 season, the Tricolor maintained their status as a regional powerhouse under the guidance of legendary manager Telê Santana. A major highlight of the campaign was their competitive performance in the Campeonato Paulista, where they comfortably advanced to the final phase after securing a strong second-place finish in the initial round. The squad was propelled by forward Bentinho, who excelled on the pitch to finish as the league's top scorer with an impressive 20 goals.